Match Report


Leyton OrientLeyton Orient     Rotherham UnitedRotherham United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Harry LumsdonH. Lumsdon78
G
1
G
55Phil MccannP. Mccann
Terry CampbellT. Campbell71
D
2
D
65Kemal FletcherK. Fletcher
James RufusJ. Rufus62
D
3
D
62Noel DuberryN. Duberry
Gerhard EberleG. Eberle56
D
4
D
61Alberto RomeroA. Romero
Marvin LawrenceM. Lawrence53
D
5
D
57Gavin DalglishG. Dalglish
Carlos MenendezC. Menendez65
M
6
M
66Bill GilchristB. Gilchrist
Malcolm GrimandiM. Grimandi56
M
captain7captain
M
60Tony ElliottT. Elliott
Dean NewtonD. Newton72
A
8
M
58Greg SinclairG. Sinclair
Allan AgatheA. Agathe53
A
9
A
65Marcus DrakeM. Drake
Nwankwo JeffersN. Jeffers50
A
10
A
63Carl OwenC. Owen
Nwankwo InsleyN. Insley44
A
11
A
58Adrian ImpeyA. Impey
 
Matt LawrenceM. Lawrence58
G
12
M
57Paolo DyerP. Dyer
Cristiano PostigaC. Postiga54
G
13
M
57Fernando Mario HodoutoF. Hodouto
Daniele PlowrightD. Plowright54
M
14
G
54Stan WainwrightS. Wainwright

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Brisbane Road where Leyton Orient play host to Rotherham United. A crowd of 8,681 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leyton Orient are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Robson.


0.00
Leyton Orient get the match underway!
3.22
Greg Sinclair runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Greg Sinclair knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by James Rufus.
9.01
James Rufus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Grimandi. Malcolm Grimandi flicks a high pass forward. Allan Agathe collects the pass. Allan Agathe controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
10.50
Marvin Lawrence surges forward with the ball. Marvin Lawrence hits a low pass to Nwankwo Jeffers. Nwankwo Jeffers shoots from distance but Phil Mccann is on top of it.
12.42
Bill Gilchrist brings the ball forward. Bill Gilchrist lofts in a cross ball towards Adrian Impey. Adrian Impey makes a convincing header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
15.14
Marvin Lawrence kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Menendez. Carlos Menendez threads a neat ball through to Nwankwo Jeffers. Nwankwo Jeffers whips in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Insley. Nwankwo Insley powers a header at goal but it flies well off target!
16.50
Gerhard Eberle comes in with a late challenge on Tony Elliott. The referee warns Gerhard Eberle to calm down! Tony Elliott grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
18.19
Greg Sinclair kicks a strong pass forward to Adrian Impey. Adrian Impey whips in a cross ball towards Carl Owen. Carl Owen outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Harry Lumsdon gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
20.56
Carlos Menendez catches Bill Gilchrist on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bill Gilchrist hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.33
Malcolm Grimandi takes it forward alone. Malcolm Grimandi lofts in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Insley. Nwankwo Insley finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
28.55
Nwankwo Insley barges into Alberto Romero. Nwankwo Insley is warned by the referee! Alberto Romero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.38
Carlos Menendez plays the ball forward to Allan Agathe. Allan Agathe knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Nwankwo Insley is offside!
33.38
Malcolm Grimandi flicks a high pass forward to Nwankwo Jeffers who brings the ball under control. Nwankwo Jeffers sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
36.16
Tony Elliott flicks a high pass forward to Adrian Impey who brings the ball under control. Adrian Impey knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Owen. Carl Owen jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Harry Lumsdon manages to keep it out.
38.51
Malcolm Grimandi surges forward with the ball. Malcolm Grimandi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
42.03
Gerhard Eberle knocks the ball forward to Malcolm Grimandi. Malcolm Grimandi flicks a high pass forward. Dean Newton collects the pass. Dean Newton cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Dean Newton provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Phil Mccann reads it well. Nice save!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Leyton Orient appear unchanged since the first half. Rotherham United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Leyton Orient players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Rotherham United kick off!
47.26
Gerhard Eberle threads the ball through to Malcolm Grimandi. Malcolm Grimandi kicks a strong pass forward to Dean Newton. Dean Newton finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
48.39
Tony Elliott kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Owen. Carl Owen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gerhard Eberle.
49.51
Carlos Menendez comes in with a very late challenge on Greg Sinclair. The referee motions to Carlos Menendez to come over. It's a red card!! Greg Sinclair carries on, but is struggling a bit.
53.58
With a delightful solo run, Tony Elliott stretches the opposition's defence. Tony Elliott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.14
Adrian Impey comes in with a late challenge on Terry Campbell. Adrian Impey is shown the yellow card! Terry Campbell grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
57.08
Kemal Fletcher flicks a high pass forward. Bill Gilchrist holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bill Gilchrist makes a probing pass to Adrian Impey. Adrian Impey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.15
Bill Gilchrist knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcus Drake. Marcus Drake finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
60.39
Leyton Orient have made 2 substitutions with Matt Lawrence replacing Nwankwo Insley and Daniele Plowright replacing Marvin Lawrence .
61.42
Tony Elliott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adrian Impey. Adrian Impey lofts in a cross ball towards Marcus Drake. Marcus Drake heads the ball goalwards. Harry Lumsdon is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
65.15
Greg Sinclair flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Drake controls it well on his chest. Marcus Drake knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Owen. Carl Owen connects with a diving header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
71.28
Matt Lawrence hits a low pass to Nwankwo Jeffers. Nwankwo Jeffers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.30
Matt Lawrence hacks Greg Sinclair from behind! The referee brings Matt Lawrence to one side and gives him a warning! Greg Sinclair stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.06
Noel Duberry comes in with a late challenge on Allan Agathe. Noel Duberry is shown the yellow card! Allan Agathe stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.48
Daniele Plowright hits a low pass to Matt Lawrence. Matt Lawrence flicks a high ball forward to Nwankwo Jeffers who takes it down. Nwankwo Jeffers shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
79.48
Greg Sinclair flicks a high ball forward to Carl Owen who takes it down. Carl Owen knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Impey. Adrian Impey directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Harry Lumsdon. Excellent save.
81.25
Matt Lawrence kicks a strong pass forward to Allan Agathe. Allan Agathe controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Phil Mccann!
83.27
Bill Gilchrist flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcus Drake. Marcus Drake knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Owen. Carl Owen flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
84.49
Gavin Dalglish deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Greg Sinclair. Greg Sinclair kicks a strong pass forward to Marcus Drake. Marcus Drake shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
89.10
Greg Sinclair controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcus Drake. Marcus Drake knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Impey. Adrian Impey is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Harry Lumsdon. Excellent save.
90.00
Bill Gilchrist plays the ball forward to Carl Owen. Carl Owen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Leyton Orient

Rotherham United
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
5
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
44.6%
55.4%
Play Area
32.5%
45.8%
21.7%

Scorers
Nwankwo Jeffers 33
Malcolm Grimandi 39
Marcus Drake 61

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Malcolm Grimandi of Leyton Orient

Match Ratings
1.Harry Lumsdon (GK)
7
2.Terry Campbell (DEF)
6
3.James Rufus (DEF)
6
4.Gerhard Eberle (DEF)
6
5.Marvin Lawrence (DEF)
6
6.Nwankwo Insley (ATT)
5
7.Malcolm Grimandi (MID)goal scored
8
8.Dean Newton (ATT)
6
9.Allan Agathe (ATT)
6
10.Nwankwo Jeffers (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Matt Lawrence (GK)
6
 
12.Carlos Menendez (MID)yellow cardred card
3
13.Cristiano Postiga (GK)
0
14.Daniele Plowright (MID)
6

1.Phil Mccann (GK)
6
2.Kemal Fletcher (DEF)
6
3.Noel Duberry (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Alberto Romero (DEF)
6
5.Gavin Dalglish (DEF)
6
6.Bill Gilchrist (MID)
6
7.Tony Elliott (MID)
6
8.Greg Sinclair (MID)
6
9.Marcus Drake (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Carl Owen (ATT)
6
11.Adrian Impey (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Paolo Dyer (MID)
0
13.Fernando Mario Hodouto (MID)
0
14.Stan Wainwright (GK)
0